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David Whitaker

David Whitaker

Democratic · Arkansas · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for Arkansas House District 22, Arkansas

Top priorities

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  • Supports affordable health care and paid family leave
  • Supports universal pre-K
Biography

David Whitaker represents Arkansas House District 22 (D-Fayetteville). He is a 1999 graduate of the University of Arkansas School of Law who became Assistant City Attorney for Fayetteville before being first elected to the Arkansas House in 2012, per his campaign site. He served as House Minority Leader during the 91st General Assembly, per his campaign site.

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